Murder in Illinois

Aug 24 2024 38 ep. 33 mins 3.9k
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In 2007, Chris Vaughn was arrested during a funeral for his wife and three children. He would be tried and convicted of their murders. To this day he maintains no memory of what occurred that tragic day 20 years ago. Murder in Illinois follows the complicated circumstances that led to Vaughn’s conviction, as well as the forensic evidence his supporters believe proves his innocence- in attempt to answer one question: Who killed the Vaughn family?

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UPDATE: Chris Vaughn talks to Jason Flom and Lauren Bright Pacheco

Aug 24 2024 1 mins  
For the first time, Chris Vaughn is breaking his silence - hear him tell his harrowing story in his own words to Jason Flom and Lauren Bright Pacheco on Episode #470 of Wrongful Conviction. Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/5CpQO-g9 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jun 10 2024 47 mins  
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#452 Lauren Bright Pacheco with Miguel Solorio

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